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CA03 UPC

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,016 mi
Last recorded114,016 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA03 UPC
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 114,016 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 110,704 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 102,629 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2018 102,629 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017
Pass 13 Sep 2016 89,898 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 89,893 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 85,021 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a tear in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 84,972 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre has a tear in outer sidewall

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 78,193 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust bracket rear broken but exhaust secure

o/s/f tyre has rubber missing from side wall [rim]

Pass 11 Sep 2013 72,305 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 65,156 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 58,216 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 51,330 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 51,320 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2009 47,607 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 47,607 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Jul 2008 43,564 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 38,173 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 32,401 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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CA03 UPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA03 UPC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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CA03 UPC is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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